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help selecting best motorcycle radar detector

thanks for all the comments and please keep them coming. the detector is not for me but a friend who like speed.

I've never used a radar detector for the purpose of speeding. I honestly don't understand why some people think that's what it's all about.
 
I've never used a radar detector for the purpose of speeding. I honestly don't understand why some people think that's what it's all about.

Me neither. About 20 years ago I bought a radar detector for my new car. I foolishly forgot to hide it when shopping. When I came out I had a smashed window and missing radar detector. I made an immediate decision to not replace it and instead rely upon my brain for when it was safe to exceed the posted limit.

Works for me. I cofess that I have grossly exceeded the posted speed limit on many occasions when I believed that neither cops, animals, or side road traffic posed a threat. And I slow down when they do.

Never had a speeding ticket on the bike (though one warning) and probably 20 years since a speeding ticket in a car.
 
I bought a mount from Adaptiv for my 1600 GTL. I bought 3M dual lock tape, not Velcro and used this to out a Escort 8500. I bought a cord from powerlet and I am good to go. If it rains I really don't need the radar and I take it off and put it in the bag. Dual lock will hold you to the motorcycle if mounted under arse and seat so the detector ain't going nowhere. The adaptiv mount I bought is mounted on my handlebar. I can see the light in my peripheral vision and that works for me. You still need your peepers to spot them anyway. I already got popped by one coming at me that turned his radar on when on top of me. Relying strictly on the detector will get you a ticket or in my case a verbal warning ( gray hair and a hot wife works wonders ). So maybe instead of a detector just invest in gray hair and a hot wife. The hair costs nothing and actually just costs if you darken it up. The hot wife, well she will cost more than any BMW made.
 
So maybe instead of a detector just invest in gray hair and a hot wife. The hair costs nothing and actually just costs if you darken it up. The hot wife, well she will cost more than any BMW made.


Tell me about it. I feel your pain; but they do help when you are stopped.
 

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That's why I keep my radar detector and pistol in the United States where I'm given some freedoms still. I keep my dollars here too and refuse to buy anything made or imported from our friendly neighbors to the north.[/QUOTE

Sorry to disappoint you but if your house is made from wood marked SPF (& the list gets much longer than wood) then you are quite a ways from not buying from the friendly Canadians.
AND! they have some of the best fishing in the world.
 
Just a reminder.

When you find a good radar detector, if you plan to come to Canada.

Leave it at home, they are illegal in Canada!

There is a very heavy fine and they confiscate it even if it's not plugged in.

They have radar detector detectors!

If Ontario was the only Province in Canada (and I know that some people in Ontario believe this) that might be true but like the US, traffic law and enforcement is a Provincial (State) matter and so the regulation of radar detectors depends on the Province where you are riding. I would guess that no matter the Province or State if you are stopped for speeding or some other violation and the officer sees and identifies your radar detector your chances of talking your way out of the ticket are diminished substantially.
 
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:heart :ca :clap

For Heaven's sake, let's not PO the Canadians. They have some of the most fantastic motorcycling country there is. And pleasent border agents too. See you in Nakusp next week. :wave

:thumb We have some good neighbors up north.

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...they are illegal in Canada....DarrylCainey

Not true. They are legal in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan, not the other provinces and territories.

That's why I keep my radar detector and pistol in the United States, where I'm given some freedoms still. MPMARTY

Marty:

The federal government just dissolved the gun registry a few months ago. Handguns are strictly controlled, but you can buy them, and most kinds of long guns with a permit. And you don't want to cross the border in either direction with any kind of gun.

So bring your radar detector into the West and detect away with impunity, while enjoying the scenery.
 
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